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Diamond Jim LeatherWorks · Est. 1991 · Palm Coast, Florida

Custom leather,
tooled by hand.

One-of-a-kind pieces made to commission — from sporrans to film props. No two alike.

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As Seen On Screen

The Chosen television series logo Book of Mormon Videos logo Age of Dragons film logo

Work held in museum collections across Utah & Florida — see all credits →

The Work

Selected Pieces

Hand-tooled in Palm Coast. Every piece made once.

Hand-tooled leather sporran with carved Scottish thistles and an engraved antique brass cantle
No. 01
Sporrans
Thistle Sporran

A Highland tradition

The sporran is a distinctive symbol of Scottish Highland heritage, blending function with centuries of tradition. From the Gaelic sporan, meaning “purse,” it was traditionally worn with the pocketless kilt to carry personal belongings. Over time, sporrans became expressions of craftsmanship and identity. Each of my sporrans is handcrafted and can be fully customized, allowing you to create a one of a kind piece that reflects your personal style while honoring a timeless Scottish tradition.

Damascus steel knife beside a leather sheath hand-carved in a flowing flame pattern
No. 02
Knives & Sheaths
Flame-Tooled Sheath
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Dark brown leather belt hand-tooled in a basketweave pattern, coiled on weathered wood
No. 03
Belts
Basketweave Belt
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Tan leather journal cover hand-tooled with an aspen forest scene and braided Celtic border
No. 04
Journals & Book Covers
Aspen Grove Journal
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Brown leather belt embossed with the Hebrew word Shalom and a copper ring buckle
No. 05
Custom & Personal
“Shalom” Belt
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Tan leather book cover embossed with a stag head inside an ornate fan-tooled border
No. 06
Journals & Book Covers
Stag Royal Cover
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Three dining chairs with hand-woven black leather seats and backs on oak frames
No. 07
Leather Furniture
Woven-Hide Chairs
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Diamond Jim Taylor-Davis in his leather workshop surrounded by hides, hand tools and finished bags
The Craftsman

Diamond Jim Taylor-Davis

For more than four decades, Jim has devoted his life to craftsmanship, research, and storytelling. Every cut, every stitch, and every finished piece carries the experience and dedication of the person who made it.

“Some people discover a trade. Others discover a calling!”
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Made & marked by hand in Palm Coast, Florida
Commissions

Three Ways to Work

Palm Coast pickup or shipped worldwide.

01
Personal & Gifts

Wallets, belts, journals, gifts.

$100 per hour
02
Full Custom

Your design, tooled to order.

Per project
03
Film, Stage & Trade

Props, masks, sheaths, armor.

By scope
Inquiry — Design & Quote — Hand-Built — Delivered

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From the Bench

The Journal

All entries →
Entry 01
Craft & Advice

Why I Hand-Stitch Every Piece

Why every seam from the bench is saddle-stitched by hand — and why that outlasts machine sewing.

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Entry 02
Knives & Sheaths

The Anatomy of a Custom Knife Sheath

 Entry 03
Leather Facts

Why Basketweave Wears Better Than Anything

Commissions Open

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Local pickup in Palm Coast, or shipped worldwide.

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